Today's US Navy Photos & Videos

GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 12, 2016) An amphibious assault vehicle, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), launches from the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during Exercise Alligator Dagger. The unilateral exercise is designed to provide an opportunity for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th MEU to train in amphibious operations within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Somerset is deployed as part of the Makin Island (ARG) to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Chavez/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 12, 2016) Sailors participate in a replenishment-at-sea aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). Roosevelt, deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor A. Elberg/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 18, 2016) MV-22 Ospreys assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), conduct night-vision device flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is deployed as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)

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GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 16, 2016) A CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Clark Lane/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 15, 2016) A Sailor fires a .50-caliber machine gun during an arms training evolution aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, homeported in Norfolk, is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Wyatt L. Anthony/Released)

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FORBIN said:

John Lewis Class oiler
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Jeff Head said:

These will ultimately replace the 16 Kaiser class oilers the US Navy has.

But, with several of them, particularly the 1st few that this administration is naming, I can tell you I am getting sick of the "activists" who are receiving these names.

USS and USNS names should go to people who were or are loyal, and patriotic supporters of the US Navy and US Military, not perverted LGBT activists who had nothing to do with or any affinity for the US Navy.

But that is just my own thoughts. I feel a good, squared away vessel is US Navy service deserves a fitting name to match what we are asking of it and its crew.

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Jeff Head said:

These will ultimately replace the 16 Kaiser class oilers the US Navy has.

But, with several of them, particularly the 1st few that this administration is naming, I can tell you I am getting sick of the "activists" who are receiving these names.

USS and USNS names should go to people who were or are loyal, and patriotic supporters of the US Navy and US Military, not perverted LGBT activists who had nothing to do with or any affinity for the US Navy.

But that is just my own thoughts. I feel a good, squared away vessel is US Navy service deserves a fitting name to match what we are asking of it and its crew.

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Equation said:

OR they could name ships to those LGBT members who had served in the US Navy or Marines dignity and pride.

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FORBIN said:

Curious...

LGBT

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Equation said:

Stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual.

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